Sunday, March 6, 2011

Sagging Stockings

Today was much better! I watched my portions and was more conscious of my chewing. No problems!

So, the band geek got to direct the church choir this morning! The director told me 20 minutes before our rehearsal Wednesday night that I was taking the helm for the week because his granddaughter was being baptized today. I was so nervous this morning! Part of the music director job is also leading the congregation in song which really only means that I had to sing into a microphone during each song... NOT something I'm used to! Put a flute in front of my face and I'm fine, but a microphone...no. Everybody was so nice afterward though, and they gave me lots of compliments and support. I know that part of the story doesn't have much to do with Lap Band... but what I WORE does!!

I wore a teal sweater and a houndstooth pattern skirt with black tights. I bought the skirt back in late September and the sweater in early November, both for my new job wardrobe. Around Thanksgiving, I hit my heaviest weight and wouldn't have been caught wearing either piece. Today, everything fit looser than it did when I first bought it! I actually hadn't worn the tights yet but I'm assuming they were looser than when I bought them. They were sagging down and scrunching at the ankles and I had to keep pulling them up! I probably could have enlisted the old ladies at church to commiserate with me! haha

Hi, Im Michelle and I saw your blog, just wanted to stop by and say hi and I want to tell you to keep up the amazing work. It will definitely pay off, and you will learn so much from having the band. I know I have and it really is a complete lifestyle change and one well worth learning!! I can't wait to read more of your blog!!

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About Band Geek:

Grew up in a small town in Michigan. First realized I was overweight in 2nd grade. Voted Class Clown and Most Musical (read: biggest band geek) in my HS mock elections. Realized I was still overweight. Got my Music Education degree from Michigan State (*cough cough* band geek *cough*). Lost 70 lbs to join the Navy. Flew in the Navy until I got sick of getting airsick. Huge blow to my self-esteem (read: huge weight gain). Moved out to Twentynine Palms to be with my boyfriend who is a Marine and fell into my government contractor job as a Background Investigator. Now I'm just chillin' (as much as one can chill in this blazing desert). Oh, and I realized I was even more overweight than I was before and decided it was time to make a change. I was banded on Feb 11, 2011 and am having fun learning from all the other bloggers out there!